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Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday
Trump warned of expanded strikes against Iran including new targets amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks; over 3,000 targets hit in first week, US Central Command said.
- President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that `Today Iran will be hit very hard!` and warned areas and groups previously not targeted are `Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death` on Saturday.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that the Feb. 28 airstrike killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei weakened Iran's leadership, prompting the tripartite leadership council to suspend attacks unless struck first while the Revolutionary Guard continues missile operations.
- Missiles and drones disrupted Dubai International Airport, forcing passengers into tunnels and suspending flights, while two Su-24 tactical bombers targeted Qatar sites including Al Udeid Air Base housing approximately 10,000 U.S. soldiers.
- The U.S. administration approved a $151 million arms sale to Israel, while Scott Bessent warned Friday that the 'biggest bombing campaign' may still be to come and benchmark U.S. crude rose above $90.
- Some countries have begun mediation efforts to secure a ceasefire, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, and six U.S. troops have been killed as the war enters its second week.
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Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran 'very hard'
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran 'very hard' as a drone hits Dubai airport.
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The war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran took a turn on its eighth day. Tehran announced that it will not launch attacks against Persian Gulf countries if it does not receive aggression from those territories. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump promised that this Saturday he will carry out a “very hard” blow against the country, in an action similar to the Israeli offensive that began from the early hours of the day. In additi…
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